F-18 Maintenance Control

Job Description
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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an F-18 Maintenance Control to support the F-18 program at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
Position Responsibilities:

• Leads, plans, organizes and controls the maintenance and repairs and the release of F-18 aircraft.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and travel for detachments.
• Incumbent shall supervise and coordinate maintenance efforts on assigned shift, to meet the daily flight schedule.
• Serve as subject matter expert to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on matters pertaining to polices, plans and objectives.
• This incumbent must possess a level of experience necessary to inspect all aircraft assigned, certify Aircraft/Engine Logbook entries, and coordinate maintenance control responsibilities.
• Must possess O-level experience as a maintenance control supervisor F-18.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of the Naval Aviation Logistic Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS).
• Candidate must currently hold and maintain "Safe for Flight" certification.
• Candidate must have good communication skills both orally and written.
• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Inspect the aircraft to certify that all maintenance performed by the team is correct and complete.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, LA.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidate must currently hold and maintain "Safe for Flight" certification.
• F-18 experience is required, with experience as a CDQAR/CDI qualification and leadership required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in military fighter aircraft maintenance
• Willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with recent aircraft organizational level maintenance is required.
• Read, interpret and use manufacturers and aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, wiring/schematic diagrams, data tables and other specifications to determine feasibility and method to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Fighter Structural modification experience
• Fighter Electrical modification experience

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: 83,300 - 112,700
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 11, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.